Botswana

Botswana is one of Africa’s last pristine lands and offers its visitors beautiful scenery and prolific big game in equal measure - from the watery paradise of the Okavango Delta, to the shimmering white saltpans of the Makgadikgadi; the majestic baobab trees of the Kalahari or the elephants drinking at dusk from the Chobe river.

Malawi

Mauritius

The tropical gardens and infinity pools of chic luxury resorts in Mauritius give way to dazzling sands lapped by azure waters. Holidays to Mauritius offers five star hospitality, a melting pot of cultures and idyllic tropical scenery.

Lists and Top Tens

Our Top 10 Restaurants in Cape Town

Cape Town has been praised as a top culinary destination, with new restaurants and talented young chefs popping up all the time. We’ve updated the top 10 restaurants in Cape Town list below to include all the stars that emerged after the 2019 Eat Out Awards in South Africa.

All the restaurants mentioned below are the cream of the crop, so we advise that you book ahead (ie when you book your holiday would be a good time) to avoid disappointment. For a more extensive list of fine dining and casual restaurant options, download our guide to the top restaurants and eateries in Cape Town…

Free Guide to the Top Restaurants in Cape Town

Download our 27 page guide to the Top Restaurants in Cape Town and enjoy some of South Africa's most delicious food and wine!

Zambia has a lot going for it. Apart from being voted as the safest country on the continent to visit, it boasts some of the most unspoilt and wild landscapes in Africa. This remote wilderness provides the opportunity for game rich safaris without the crowds that so many other destinations have. The only bustling area is the country’s most popular attraction; Victoria Falls. But the mighty waters of the Zambezi provide visitors with ample activities, so you can be as active as you want to be. In short, Zambia is the ideal safari destination. Here are our top 10 reasons to visit Zambia…

1. Guided walking safaris in South Luangwa

What better way to experience Zambia’s premier wildlife sanctuary than with your senses (sight, smell, taste, sound and touch)! On a walking safari, your senses are heightened and your adrenalin is racing… and so it should be when you come across a lion on foot!

One cannot deny the abundance of lavish spas in Africa, but some (in our opinion) pip the rest! Most spa retreats offer a range of treatments and facilities, but the top-class spas focus on complete holistic healing of the body and mind. The reality is that our lives are busy and stressful, and we need to take the time to rejuvenate ourselves. Most holidays are in essence therapeutic – whether it’s simply being out of the office, disconnecting from everyday life, spending time with loved ones or just focusing on yourself. But a lodge or retreat that also has an excellent spa can take you one step further in wholly restoring body and mind.

In this blog we give you our picks of the best spa retreats in various categories, as well as mentioning a runner up in each…

United Kingdom

South Africa

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